Patho Week 11 PP

A patient sustains a sprain to the ankle. Which structure is injured?

Ligament

A client reports a “popping” sensation and visible deformity of the shoulder. What condition is suspected?

Dislocation

A fracture with bone fragments protruding through the skin is classified as:

Open

A fracture resulting from minimal trauma due to osteoporosis is a:

Pathologic fracture

Which finding is expected in the hematoma phase of fracture healing?

Blood clot formation

Which factor most commonly delays bone healing?

Infection

A patient with severe fracture pain, tense swelling, and decreased pulses may be experiencing:

Compartment syndrome

Fat embolism syndrome most often follows which type of fracture?

Long bone fracture

Osteopenia is defined as:

Early bone mass reduction

Which statement describes osteoporosis?

Increased bone fragility

Which is a major modifiable risk factor for osteoporosis?

Smoking

A patient’s DXA scan shows a T-score of –2.6. What does this indicate?

Osteoporosis

Osteophyte formation is characteristic of:

Osteoarthritis

Which manifestation is most consistent with osteoarthritis?

Pain relieved by rest

Why are labs typically normal in osteoarthritis?

OA does not involve inflammation

A hallmark sign of rheumatoid arthritis is:

Symmetric joint swelling

Which lab supports a diagnosis of RA?

Positive rheumatoid factor

Which joint involvement pattern is most typical of RA?

Symmetric wrists, MCPs, PIPs

Early systemic manifestations of RA include:

Fatigue, anorexia

The hallmark of chronic osteomyelitis is:

Sequestrum

Hematogenous osteomyelitis arises from:

Bloodstream infection

Which finding is MOST concerning in a patient with osteomyelitis?

Persistent high fever

A child with a greenstick fracture has:

An incomplete fracture on one side

A classic sign of compartment syndrome is:

Pain out of proportion to injury

Early sign of fat embolism syndrome is:

Petechiae

Loose bodies in joints occur due to:

Cartilage degradation

Subluxation refers to:

Misalignment of joint surfaces

RA joint destruction arises from:

Synovial inflammation and pannus formation

Which diagnostic tool is used to evaluate osteoporosis?

DXA scan

Which is a primary cause of secondary osteoporosis?

Long-term corticosteroid use